The Rescue
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
"The Rescue" in Edmonton refers to a well-known commemorative sculpture located in the historic Old Strathcona district, near Whyte Avenue.
Key Points:
Type of Work: It is a bronze sculpture created by artist Danek Mozdzenski.
Theme and Location: It depicts a firefighter at the top of a ladder rescuing a young girl from a window. It is situated across from the Varscona Theatre, near the site of Strathcona's original fire hall.
Commemoration: The sculpture is part of a larger memorial plaza that pays tribute to Edmonton's fallen firefighters (Fallen Firefighters Memorial). Nearby plaques list the names of firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Community Significance: It is a recognizable and meaningful landmark in Old Strathcona, often seen by visitors to the nearby Fringe Festival and the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market.
The Rescue
Edmonton, CANADÀ 2024
"The Rescue" in Edmonton refers to a well-known commemorative sculpture located in the historic Old Strathcona district, near Whyte Avenue.
Key Points:
Type of Work: It is a bronze sculpture created by artist Danek Mozdzenski.
Theme and Location: It depicts a firefighter at the top of a ladder rescuing a young girl from a window. It is situated across from the Varscona Theatre, near the site of Strathcona's original fire hall.
Commemoration: The sculpture is part of a larger memorial plaza that pays tribute to Edmonton's fallen firefighters (Fallen Firefighters Memorial). Nearby plaques list the names of firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Community Significance: It is a recognizable and meaningful landmark in Old Strathcona, often seen by visitors to the nearby Fringe Festival and the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market.